Something shifted in my father’s expression briefly.
Not softness exactly but maybe disappointment or regret.
It’s always hard to tell with men like him.
Knox noticed too because his grip against my waist tightened slightly afterward.
“She never touched club money either. Everything she’s got came from working.” Knox said. That seems to matter to him somehow.
“And you believe she’s innocent in all this?” Vincent asked looking toward Knox carefully.
“I know she is.” Knox said.
The certainty in his voice hit me right in the chest. No hesitation and no doubt. Just trust.
My father noticed my reaction immediately because of course he does. That’s what he does.
“That loyalty will get you killed.” Vincent muttered.
“Maybe.” Knox said stepping closer.
“And yet, you still soun
